Criminology & Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a B.A. in Criminology at
the undergraduate level and an M.S. in Criminal Justice at the graduate level. Our
14 full-time faculty members possess terminal degrees and expertise in areas ranging
across the discipline. Our programs welcome diversity, encourage creativity, and emphasize
critical thinking.

Criminology majors in the undergraduate program complete a total of 39 credits within
the department including introductory classes and upper-level electives. All undergraduate
majors participate in a Field Studies course, which enables students to get real-world
experience in internship positions. Graduates from our undergraduate program often
obtain employment in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and with non-profit
organizations within and beyond the state of Connecticut. Many graduates also continue
their education to obtain advanced degrees. For non-majors, the department offers
a minor (18 credits) in Criminal Justice.

The graduate program consists of 30 credits including a Master’s Thesis, which represents
the creation of original research. Graduate students taking a full-time course load
may complete the program within two years. The students in our graduate program are
diverse. Some graduate students have recently completed their undergraduate education,
while others have extensive work experience in the field.

On this website you will find information about our students, faculty, and programs.
If you have further questions about the department, please reach out to the appropriate
person under Contact Information.